Day: 1 August 2019

B&B Attachments, a leading UK supplier of forklift truck attachments, is exhibiting new material handling solutions at IMHX 2019.

This year the B&B stand is bigger than ever before, and will showcase even more innovative solutions to improve material handling operations and safety. B&B will exhibit its own manufactured attachments alongside Kaup attachments. Kaup and B&B have worked together in attachment development since 1980. Together their shared knowledge and expertise continue to advance the material handling industry.

B&B Attachments is set to display a number of innovations on its stand 19H120. This includes the K320 and J250R overhead block clamp attachments. These attachments are part of the popular BlockMaster range and have been designed to assist with the complex task of moving bricks and blocks. The attachments have been designed to improve safety and productivity within the construction industry.

PowerMount, is a must see at IMHX for companies that frequently use more than one attachment. It has been designed and manufactured by B&B Attachments to enable truck operators to quickly change from one hydraulic attachment to another, in just 90 seconds. The PowerMount system allows for attachment change to be completed without the need for an engineer, guaranteeing a fast, easy and safe way to interchange forklift attachments.

Carousel Logistics has announced that two business units from the group of companies have now been granted Authorised Economic Operator status. AEO is an internationally recognised mark that simplifies customs procedures and authenticates that Carousel’s customs controls meet EU and HMRC standards to help mitigate delays that could occur in a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario.

This month, Carousel in the UK has attained the Authorised Economic Operator Full certification or ‘AEOF’. This certification is the highest level achievable in the EU programme for Authorised Economic Operators and comprises of both customs simplifications and security. In Germany, Carousel is already a holder of Authorised Economic Operator for customs simplifications (AEOC), having gained the accreditation last year. As a group, the extended AEO certification allows Carousel to accelerate import and export procedures and facilitate ‘Just-In-Time’ logistics solutions, should a ‘No Deal’ Brexit happen.

The accreditations guarantee Carousel clients: fast-tracked Customs’ control; less need to provide as many mandatory declarations and prior notification of any inspections relating to safety, security and customs’ legislation. Carousel’s German entity will also be able to move goods into temporary storage between different member states. These benefits allow Carousel to offer clients:

* The latest possible pick-ups

* Earlier deliveries

* Improved visibility and control on consignments

* Fewer delays

* Better inventory management

* Streamlined processes.

Kevin Turner, Divisional Director at Carousel said, “in extending our status, we are now in an even stronger position ahead of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario, adding to our robust portfolio of ‘Brexit-ready’ services, international credentials and extensive customs expertise. Critically, our extended AEO status highlights the group’s competence in customs procedures – whatever form Brexit may take – offering significant benefits to our clients. Distinguishing us as a reliable and trusted trading partner, our clients’ parts and products will be safer, in a more secure environment, and less likely to face delays in clearing international borders.”

 

Wholesaler Sewera Polska Chemia has been serving the construction industry for over 25 years providing a complete range of building materials to contractors and retail clients. The Polish company offers everything from bricks and chimneys to gutters and insulation, making them a one-stop-shop for construction projects.

The company has eight branches across Poland with a central warehouse and headquarters located in Katowice. Each location varies in size and has its own unique internal transport requirements.

Yale dealer Emtor has been providing Yale® equipment to Sewera Polska Chemia since 2009. Yale forklifts are used throughout the business, with annual unloads reaching up to 25,000 tonnes of material per truck. Currently 19 Yale VX Series LPG trucks are in operation across Sewera Polska Chemia’s sites.

The construction industry is one of the most demanding operating environments for forklift trucks and the trucks at Sewera Polska Chemia also have to cope with different working conditions at each of the company’s branches. Depending on the location, the trucks typically work outside on loading platforms or they unload in the warehouse vicinity and then deliver the goods to the shelves. As well as the working conditions, the breadth of Sewera Chemia Polska’s business means the loads also vary widely – from paints and chemicals to windows and tiles.

“The conditions at our warehouses differ, but the trucks are chosen in such a way that they always perform well, regardless of the branch in which they work. An example of this is the use of three stage masts, thanks to which we can be sure that the trucks will be able to pass through areas with low ceiling heights. Therefore, even in the event of moving the forklift truck to a different location, we are sure that it can work in the new environment,” says Danuta Zdancewicz, Operational Manager at Sewera Polska Chemia.

Due to the large number of operations performed outside, particularly in autumn and winter, many of the trucks have also been fitted with in-cabin heating. “This is not a standard feature, but taking into account the particular demands of our work, we requested the heated cabin option to increase operator comfort while preventing condensation,” adds Danuta.

Goodman has launched its 45-acre Bedford Commercial Park, with construction of Bedford 405 now complete and available for occupation.

• Largest warehouse to come to market in South East in 2019 is first development available for occupation at Bedford Commercial Park
• Customers will benefit from strategic position at heart of Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, with 32 million people accessible within two-hour drive time

At over 405,000 sq ft, the warehouse is the largest logistics property to come to the market in the South East this year and reflects strong demand for strategically-located space along the southern M1 corridor, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Enjoying a central UK location – situated just seven miles from the M1 and 12 miles from the A1 Black Cat Roundabout – customers will benefit from prime connectivity and brand exposure, with Bedford 405 highly visible to the 40,000 vehicles passing on the A421 each day.

Customers will also have access to a 16,200-strong readily available workforce within a 30-mile catchment area – set to increase with plans to build 19,000 new homes before 2035 .

Nigel Dolan, Development Director at Goodman, said: “Bedford 405 is part of Goodman’s ongoing commitment to invest in prime locations that connect our customers with their consumer bases more effectively, efficiently and sustainably. The high specification development will provide businesses with an opportunity to develop their presence at the heart of both the UK and the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, benefitting from proximity to London, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, alongside key roads, airports and ports.”

Features such as carbon-neutral cladding, electric car charging points and solar-enabled infrastructure see Bedford 405 reflecting Goodman’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, meeting the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) ‘Very Good’ standard. This approach extends to plans for the surrounding park environment, which will combine landscaped ponds, extensive woodland planting and a community orchard to support health and wellbeing, while protecting and enhancing local wildlife.

Goodman has launched its 45-acre Bedford Commercial Park, with construction of Bedford 405 now complete and available for occupation.

• Largest warehouse to come to market in South East in 2019 is first development available for occupation at Bedford Commercial Park
• Customers will benefit from strategic position at heart of Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, with 32 million people accessible within two-hour drive time

At over 405,000 sq ft, the warehouse is the largest logistics property to come to the market in the South East this year and reflects strong demand for strategically-located space along the southern M1 corridor, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Enjoying a central UK location – situated just seven miles from the M1 and 12 miles from the A1 Black Cat Roundabout – customers will benefit from prime connectivity and brand exposure, with Bedford 405 highly visible to the 40,000 vehicles passing on the A421 each day.

Customers will also have access to a 16,200-strong readily available workforce within a 30-mile catchment area – set to increase with plans to build 19,000 new homes before 2035 .

Nigel Dolan, Development Director at Goodman, said: “Bedford 405 is part of Goodman’s ongoing commitment to invest in prime locations that connect our customers with their consumer bases more effectively, efficiently and sustainably. The high specification development will provide businesses with an opportunity to develop their presence at the heart of both the UK and the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, benefitting from proximity to London, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, alongside key roads, airports and ports.”

Features such as carbon-neutral cladding, electric car charging points and solar-enabled infrastructure see Bedford 405 reflecting Goodman’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, meeting the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) ‘Very Good’ standard. This approach extends to plans for the surrounding park environment, which will combine landscaped ponds, extensive woodland planting and a community orchard to support health and wellbeing, while protecting and enhancing local wildlife.